Most infrastructure projects are generally characterised by time and cost overruns. Political factors impact time overruns more than cost overruns. The new government at the Centre has identified its top priorities and as expected infrastructure is high on the agenda.
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Water use patterns will lead to a severe crisis by 2050
Rishabh Sethi, Chief Operating Officer, SPML Infra Limited, shares his views on the huge scope of growth in the country for water recycling and purification of drinking water, and his company´s upcoming projects in this space.
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Industrial projects to get security okay in 12 weeks
Industrial and infrastructure project proposals will get security clearance within 12 weeks as the Home Ministry has streamlined the process by issuing a detailed guideline in this regard.
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Centre, States to track projects
The Centre and States have decided to join force to set up a mechanism to fast-track stalled infrastructure projects. The proposed ´joint mechanism´, to be headed by Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth
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Railroad connectivity for major ports
The government plans to work towards directly connecting all 12 major ports with railroads and start a roll-on-roll-off service to transport vehicles easily from factories
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NMPT targets 100 mt handling capacity by 2020
According to PC Parida, Chairman of New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT), the port is in the process of increasing its capacity to 100 million tonne (mt) by 2020. He said that the port has already
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Towards a greener India
Increasing regulatory pressures, aging infrastructure, and environmental concern are forcing organisations to reassess the impact of water management on their economic wellbeing.
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SPML Infra to raise funds
SPML Infrastructure is evaluating options to raise funds by divesting stake in hydro power and road assets. It is also planning to raise up to Rs 1 billion through the QIP.
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Growth in infra, construction sectors to remain stressed
Growth of infrastructure and construction as well as metals and mining sectors is likely to remain stressed in FY15 as high leverage levels may constrain the ability of some corporates to access credit, a report by India Ratings and Research said.
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Tamil Nadu clears mega infrastructure projects
The Tamil Nadu government has approved the project structure for the Rs 1.83-lakh crore Madurai-Tuticorin Industrial corridor and has decided to set up a new financial institution to support funding for large infrastructure projects.